Founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor of England, Magdalen College is one of The University of Oxford's best known and oldest colleges. It has a long tradition of scientific excellence and Magdalen scientists have included seven Nobel Prize winners in the science disciplines.

Prudential is one of the world's strongest financial services groups. At The Oxford Science Park, Prudential is being advised by PRUPIM (Prudential Property Investment Managers Ltd). With over £15 billion invested in more than 800 properties in the UK, PRUPIM is one of the leading property investment management companies in the UK and globally.